LIVERPOOL — The football world united on Tuesday after 27 people were hospitalised when a car ploughed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool winning the Premier League. Police ruled out terrorism following the incident in the city on Monday as thousands turned out in torrential rain to see Liverpool’s victory parade. Four children were among those hurt, one seriously, after a dark-coloured vehicle swerved through the crowd minutes after the players’ open-top bus passed by. Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident,” Liverpool posted on X, where several Premier League clubs offered their support. Great rivals Manchester United wrote: “Our thoughts are with LFC and the city of Liverpool after today’s awful incident.” On the blue side of Merseyside, Everton said: “Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city.” Deposed Premier League champions Manchester City wrote: “The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with those injured or affected by
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